Málaga Airport

Introduction

Málaga airport, is the best airport to fly into when you are visiting the Costa del Sol. It is located just 5 kilometres southwest of the city centre of Málaga. In 2010 the new terminal 3, has opened at Málaga airport increasing the capacity of the airport.

For more information about other airports throughout the world, also see the list of airports.

Getting there and away

Rail: At the airport there is a train station of the cercanias (commuter trains). A ride to the central train station takes about 15 minutes, with trains leaving every half hour. There are also connections to Torremolinos and further on to Fuengirola.

Bus: Busline 19 has a service between the airport and the busstation, which located near the trainstation. Buses leave in front of the airport, approximately every 35 to 40 minutes. An airport coach goes directly to Marbella.

Car: The airport can easily be reached by car from Málaga and other nearby coastal towns. There are many car rental companies and also taxis are available at Málaga Airport.

Airlines, Destinations and Terminals

Although there are now 3 terminals, all flights leave from the new Terminal 3. Pier B is for non-European destinations along with flights to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Pier C is for non-Schengen destinations along with flights to the United Kingdom and Ireland & Pier D is used for Schengen destinations. All flights leave from Terminal 3. Although flights to the United Kingdom and Ireland usually leave from Both Pier B and Pier C, they usually depart from Pier C, using Pier B at busy periods. Swiss European Air Lines also use the lower level of Pier B as well as Pier D.For more information about airlines, also see the list of airlines and the details about flying with budget airlines.